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Join us for WATS UP
4 September 2025

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Welcome to WATS UP 2025

We are excited to invite our customers to WATS UP 2025, our annual conference dedicated to Test Data Management. This event provides a unique opportunity to connect with professionals in Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and R&D, fostering knowledge exchange in a relaxed and informal setting. 

Our primary objective is to unite WATS users and customers, regardless of their level of expertise, to provide them with a forum for discussing Test Data Management strategies and the latest advancements.

Event Details:

  • Conference Date: September 4, 2025​
  • Venue: Quality Hotel River Station, Drammen, Norway​
  • Pre-Event Dinner: September 3, 2025, at Haandbryggeriet, Drammen

New this year:

  • New Venue: This year, to accommodate our growing community, we are hosting the conference at the Quality Hotel River Station. The hotel is situated in the heart of Drammen, right by the Drammen River and the train station. The hotel has 14 floors and offers a stunning view over the hillsides of Drammen.​

  • Pre-Event Dinner: Join us for an informal dinner on the evening before the conference at Haandbryggeriet, a renowned local brewery. This gathering provides an excellent opportunity to network with fellow attendees in a relaxed atmosphere.

Preliminary Agenda WATS UP

Time

Agenda
08:30 - 09:00

Registration
We’ve rolled out the yellow carpet! Check in, grab your badge, and kick off WATS UP 2025 with a photo at our Hall of Fame wall.
09:00 -

WATS News and Roadmap part I
Join our CEO, Tom Andres Lomsdalen, for an inside look at the latest developments in WATS and what’s ahead. 
Break
- 11:30

WATS News and Roadmap - part II 
Update on the latest features and improvements in WATS and how to use our newest features and AI-assistant for smarter and more powerful test data management.
11:30 - 12:30Lunch
12:30 - 12:55

Customer Presentation: Kitron
Join this inspiring talk as Stian Haugen shares his thoughts on growth, quality, and data security and the role WATS plays in enabling Kitron’s success. Stian Haugen is CTO of Kitron Group and has extensive experience from international R&D and a technical background within manufacturing, development and industrialization.
13:00 - 15:40

Breakout Sessions
Join hands-on sessions focused on the topics most relevant to you. Our WATS specialists and R&D team will dive into key features, share best practices, and leave time for your questions and discussion. Full program to follow.
15:45 - 16:00

Summary & Give Aways

Before we head into the final part of the day, we’ll gather for a quick wrap-up of the highlights so far, an introduction to what’s next — and, of course, our fun prize draw with some fantastic giveaways!
16:00

Join the Buzz: Table Talks & Pølser

Head to the lobby for a relaxed session of conversations, connections, and classic Norwegian refreshments. We’ll be serving traditional Norwegian pølser (sausages) because no good conversation ever started over a salad. Grab a drink, enjoy a pølse, and take a seat at a table that sparks your interest. Each table has a theme and you can meet your favorite R&D engineer, chat with other WATS users, and explore real stories from the floor. It’s your chance to mingle, ask, share, and get buzzing.

Secure Your Spot for WATS UP 2025

Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. Secure your spot by registering today. 

Accommodation

As a WATS UP participant, you’ll get access to a discounted rate at Quality Hotel River Station—our event venue in Drammen. The special price is 1,295 NOK per night for a standard room.

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